Finding the Third Proportional to 239,362.50 and 354,421.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 239,362.50 and 354,421.50 is: 524,788.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,362.50 : 354,421.50 = 354,421.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,362.50/354,421.50 = 354,421.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,362.50x = 354,421.50 × 354,421.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,362.50x = 125,614,599,662.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,614,599,662.25/239,362.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 524,788.13
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